New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Margaret A. Sarkela
U. Of Maine alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1664549
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Margaret A. Sarkela carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1980 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 46 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- U. Of Maine
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Margaret A. Sarkela is registered as bar number 1664549 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 46 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: U. OF MAINE.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 52% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1664549
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
Education
U. OF MAINE
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Margaret A. Sarkela's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
Same admission year (1980), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1980 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Margaret A. Sarkela carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Margaret Sarkela licensed?
Margaret Sarkela is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Margaret A. Sarkela admitted to the bar?
Margaret A. Sarkela's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Margaret A. Sarkela go to law school?
Margaret A. Sarkela attended U. OF MAINE.
Is Margaret A. Sarkela in good standing?
No, Margaret A. Sarkela carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.